$5,500,000
493± Acres
Active
Kaufman County, TX

15653 Sh 243, Kaufman, Texas

MLS ID: 20889034
Status: Active
Price: $5,500,000
Acres: 493±
Type: Ranch, Land
Address: 15653 Sh 243
City, State: Kaufman, TX
County: Kaufman County
ZIP Code: 75142
Parcel Number: R000004228
Year Built: 2004

Description

Welcome to a truly magnificent East Texas ranch offering a rare combination of luxury living, premier recreational opportunities, and productive land. Spanning approximately 493 picturesque acres, this exceptional property is anchored by a stunning 4,539 SF custom home perched above a serene 13-acre private fishing lake. Crafted with impeccable quality and attention to detail, the residence showcases marble flooring, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, all seamlessly integrated into an open-concept living area designed for both comfort and entertaining. Expansive rooms throughout the home offer natural light and unobstructed views of the ranch. The upstairs office provides a quiet retreat with panoramic views overlooking the lake and rolling pastures beyond. This ranch is ideally suited for both agricultural and recreational pursuits. Approximately 300 acres are devoted to improved pastures for grazing, while 193 acres of mature hardwood timber provide a haven for deer, hogs, and other native wildlife—perfect for hunting or nature exploration.

Infrastructure on the property includes multiple barns for equipment and hay storage, workshops, and a remarkable 7,000+ SF metal building complete with a caretaker’s apartment. A network of well-maintained trails winds throughout the property, making it easily navigable by ATV or horseback. Numerous ponds are scattered across the land, supporting both livestock and wildlife. With over 9,000 feet of frontage on a State Highway, the ranch is easily accessible and offers significant long-term value. Whether you're looking for a private luxury retreat, a working cattle operation, or a hunting and recreational paradise, this East Texas gem offers it all in one extraordinary package.

Directions: From Kaufman take SH 243 East toward Canton for approximately 13 miles to property on Left, SOP.

Additional Information

Interior

Cooling (Yes/no): Yes
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Heating (Yes/no): Yes
Heating: Central, Electric

Exterior

Exterior Features: Barbecue, Fire Pit, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Living Area, Private Entrance, Rain Gutters, Storage
Fencing: Back Yard, Wrought Iron
Horse Amenities: Barn, Hay Storage, Stock Pens, Stables, Tack Room
Horse: Yes
Lot Features: Acreage, Agricultural, Cleared, Hardwood Trees, Pasture, Pond On Lot, Many Trees, Subdivided, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 493
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 21,475,080
Other Structures: Bunkhouse, Garages, Outbuilding, Outdoor Kitchen, Other, Residence, Storage, Workshop, Barns, Stables
Pasture Area: 493
Patio and Porch Features: Covered
Road Frontage Type: Highway, State Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Water Source: Community Coop

Financial/HOA/Schools

Elementary School: Canton
Elementary School District: Kaufman ISD
Middle School District: Kaufman ISD
High School District: Kaufman ISD
Subdivision Name: Av Hooser
Zoning Description: AG

Extra Information

Disclosures: Flood Plain Disclosure
Documents Available: Abstract, Topographical Survey, Aerial
Karen Lenz

Karen Lenz

Cross Plains, Texas

(325) 668-3604

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Listed By: Frank Roberts of Re/max Landmark